Joseph Bettencourt - Marist College

Professor: Joseph Bettencourt
Department: Science
College: Marist College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL315
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The sweetest professor I've ever had! He's extremely helpful and always looks out for his students. The only grades in immunology are 3 tests and a cumulative final. His tests are tricky, but they are straightforward and also know the material in every way, shape, and form. I put so much time into that class and got a B, which I am proud of!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: GENBIOI
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the most helpful professor's here, devotes his life to the class and genuinely cares about his students. Review sessions are crucial if you want to do well. His true false are killer, he warned us he teaches at pre-med level and held true to his word. I worked extremely hard and got a B. I changed to a Bio major from business because of him.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: GENBIO
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. B is an amazing man and professor! He is extremely intelligent and explains the material well. He is always willing to help students outside of the classroom, and holds several review sessions for tests, practical and quizzes. His tests are very specific, but if you attend class, take notes and ask for help when you need it, you should do well.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL130L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. B. is there for you if you go in for extra help. His lectures are extremely confusing, and even though he assigns almost no homework, you will have a ton of reading and extra studying to do if you want to pass. If you copy down EVERYTHING he says, you should be okay. Your notes will be scattered, but his tests are brutal and worth a lot!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PARASITOLOGY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. B is an awesome teacher. Only graded on 3 tests and 2 lab practicals but there were a lot of notes to memorize and tests are very hard/time consuming. The material to memorize was extremely boring but he is so funny in class and is willing to help his students 110%. Deff take him if u can hes such a smart person and you can learn a lot from him
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PARASITOLOGY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I found the rote memorization boring. He lacked the 'knack' I had seen in other professors for making 'sense' while learning. Overall he was nice, knew some or actually a lot but all he stressed was rote memory. I like learning the latin root of the words we need to know in biology..he never taught that.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BIO325
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is such a intelligent professor from Harvard, it's hard to understand how he found himself at Marist. Tough but FAIR grader. Histo is made up of two 30 % practicals, 15 % midterm, 15 % final, 10 % lab report. Lots of time spent in lab outside of class. Any one that loves medicine or science will love this course.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BIO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. B is the best! Tests are extremely difficult multiple choice A-F. Make sure you know material inside in out. He will drop the lowest quiz. He will make sure you understand everything and holds tons of review sessions and is always there to help you. By far the nicest teacher and smartest man i've ever met. He knows everything!!!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor! tests are really hard so you have to know the material inside and out but he definitely wants students to do well. his notes can be confusing but if you take the time to ask for help he he will spend as much time as you need to get it. he puts 150% into helping his students, class is great foundation for the medical field
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL340
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Gotta say his classes are really tough. For Comparative Anatomy, I was actually happy to get an 81 on the last test and I'm typically an A student. Regardless, I love going to class and Dr B is one of the nicest and best professors I've ever had!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BIO130L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. B is hands down one of the best professors in the Marist Science department. I would recommend him to any person for any class! He's not easy, but he gives many opportunities to do well, drops grades and holds tons of review sessions. He really wants his students to succeed!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he's one of my favorite teachers at Marist! hes so nice and will help you until you understnad it. tests are hard but you learn alot. really good for anyone interested in the medical feild
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: GENBIO1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
amazing teacher, but the class is very difficult. no homework or classwork, just constant note taking.hes the sweetest guy in the world, and will help you until you get it. tests are really hard though. multiple choice answers are a little intense, usually from A to H. but he really does know EVERYTHING about everything.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BIO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. B is the man. Class is alot of hard work. No actual homework or assignments. Just quizes and tests but you must study alot to do well. You cant just study the nite before and excpect to get an A. If your premed absolutely take this class. ***Just make sure he makes a list of added material to lab practicals
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BIO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
AWESOME teacher! i wish he taught bio II. he holds review sessions and will explain the same thing 3 or 4 times if you just ask. very patient with students who just dont understand and need extra help. Tests are not easy but definitely not impossible, just need to study and make sure you understand the info. 6 quizzes and drops the lowest. take him
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BIOLGEN
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
this teacher is very very helpful, he will go out of his way to help any student in any of his classes. He tests in MCAT testing, which means they are super hard. No homework and and hands out notes in class so you can follow along. You take his class, you will have to study A LOT and you will learn a lot, but you will still prob get a C or a low B
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MANY400
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BIOCOMPANAT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. B is the BEST bio teacher you will ever have. It's not impossible to do well , you just have to put a lot of outside time into his classes. I wish Dr. B taught all my classes : ) And for the record...he knows everything, the man is a genius!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BIO
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: IMMUNOLOGY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Lots and lots and lots of material. Memorzing is the key to success in his class whether you like it or not. I think going to office hours and review sessions helps with your final grade. Gave me a B- even though my highest grade was a B- and the rest in the 70's.
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